Data/Financial Analyst

What This Role Is About

This Data/Financial Analyst position supports West Fraser's capital planning process. You'll work directly with mill operations leaders and project managers to track capital projects from start to finish. It's a role where your analysis directly influences spending decisions and project effectiveness.

What You'll Actually Do

• Partner with mill operations leaders to keep capital project lists current and update project statuses
• Help develop long range capital plans across the business
• Liaise with project managers to track project progress, collect and process commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and changes from procurement, construction, planning, engineering, and estimating teams
• Analyze project spend variances between budgets and forecasts, then inform project management ; including operations leaders and finance teams ; about cost trends and recommend appropriate actions
• Produce month end capital reporting, including major capital reports and analysis
• Support capital project development and review work, including budgets and payback analysis
• Work with project managers to make sure post implementation reviews happen on time and project effectiveness gets measured and reported
• Consult with operations and project managers on capital versus expense determinations, asset class verification, asset disposal and write offs, internal asset transfers, and annual property tax reporting
• Maintain the Approved for Expense (AFE) documentation process
• Support the accounting team so month end close and general accounting tasks are completed accurately and efficiently
• Tackle special projects and other duties as they come up

What You Need to Bring

• A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• A graduate degree in business, finance, or a related field is preferred
• 5 years of related experience
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Strong skills with finance, project management, and reporting technology ; plus the ability to learn new tools quickly
• Strong research and analysis skills
• Ability to adapt fast and learn new tasks independently
• Excellent organization skills
• Comfortable communicating and training peers on new processes and approaches
• Ability to manage competing priorities without dropping the ball
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with enterprise project management suites, Oracle EBS, and BI reporting is considered an asset

Other Competencies That Matter

• Project management
• Written and oral communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking
• Teamwork

Compensation and Benefits

• Benefits start on Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On the job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k with company matching and retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

If you're ready to build your career at West Fraser, apply through our online application process at www.westfraser.com. We won't accept resumes at the site, and no phone inquiries, please. Offers of employment depend on passing a pre employment background check and a drug screen test. We'll contact only those selected for an interview.

About West Fraser

West Fraser offers career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering, and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. From lumber to engineered wood products, they deliver high quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. They're committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally recognized forest certifications.

Diversity Commitment

West Fraser believes promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to their success. Their commitment to creating inclusive workplaces shows in their core values, and they constantly work to foster a culture that values and respects every individual's unique background and perspective.